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Samantha

(9,314 posts)
47. That is one way of overturning the results of an election
Thu Nov 15, 2012, 09:43 PM
Nov 2012

and I do think they will try to pursue it. They want to disable President Obama in his second term, and an impeachment would be a major distraction to pursuing his agenda.

Sam

and Congress's approval rating sinks further Enrique Nov 2012 #1
Watergate?? Watergate was a criminal charge and coverup of a felony. What are these people talking kelliekat44 Nov 2012 #64
they think they can make this into bengazi-gate. pansypoo53219 Nov 2012 #85
No wonder they nominate liars and lie so much, to convince people Obama might have lied once. LOL Coyotl Nov 2012 #2
He never lied at all, and the RePIGS are going to get SMASHED TO PIECES on this. RBInMaine Nov 2012 #19
It has only just begun Evergreen Emerald Nov 2012 #3
Yup, look to see the next two years of this, to hurt the mid-terms needed to get our agenda through. freshwest Nov 2012 #24
Well, perhaps Obama could have prevented some of this if he had been more pro-active Baitball Blogger Nov 2012 #27
What fires would you want to let burn while chasing Bush? Insolvency, UEB, etc.? freshwest Nov 2012 #32
Bush sure did manage to get his fingers into all the right places using the powers of the Baitball Blogger Nov 2012 #35
Who did Bush investigate? freshwest Nov 2012 #36
Members of Bush's personal cabinet were making phone calls to the press. Baitball Blogger Nov 2012 #42
The "Bully Pulpit" is Yet Another Privilege Only Accorded to Republican Presidents AndyTiedye Nov 2012 #53
It's not afforded to the Democrats because they don't play the same dirty game that the Republicans Baitball Blogger Nov 2012 #59
It is About OWNING the Media. We Don't. They Do. AndyTiedye Nov 2012 #62
But we do have an impact on the internet. Baitball Blogger Nov 2012 #65
True, But It is Not Anything Like a "Bully Pulpit" AndyTiedye Nov 2012 #110
If he leads the way, we will follow. Baitball Blogger Nov 2012 #111
Okay, I see where you're coming from. freshwest Nov 2012 #86
Yes Thank God he is the President. He will be again for the next four Years! sheshe2 Nov 2012 #92
Actually he was 2naSalit Nov 2012 #67
By impeached I meant removed from office, not the procedure. But it took the national eye off what freshwest Nov 2012 #89
I hoped that's what you meant. 2naSalit Nov 2012 #99
You're doing good. And as far as arts and civics.. Yes, bi loss. All of what was called a 'liberal' freshwest Nov 2012 #101
Thanks 2naSalit Nov 2012 #113
Very good take on it, and I'm going to save that to read again later. Thanx! freshwest Nov 2012 #115
Is this their way of saving face after the WHOOPASS we gave them last secondwind Nov 2012 #4
Yes. It's an hysterical tantrum. Baitball Blogger Nov 2012 #28
Nervous breakdown pscot Nov 2012 #48
April Glaspie, April Glaspie, April Glaspie, April Glaspie, April Glaspie, April Glaspie ~ patrice Nov 2012 #5
^this^ frylock Nov 2012 #31
Tks! frylock! This is why they can't believe Rice. nt patrice Nov 2012 #40
Good one, patrice! DollarBillHines Nov 2012 #66
Yes. Their dishonest expectations as to the functions of diplomats are exemplified by Glaspie, so patrice Nov 2012 #98
Republicans have become completely unhinged... barnabas63 Nov 2012 #6
He needs extra protection. glinda Nov 2012 #8
Seriously, something is going to explode. glinda Nov 2012 #7
Somewhere there is a tipping point... nc4bo Nov 2012 #11
Come on 2014. We need to SMASH the RePIGS into PERMANENT MINORITY STATUS. They are SCUM !! RBInMaine Nov 2012 #17
If those fuckers think we're going to give up on them, they're MISERably mistaken! patrice Nov 2012 #41
They're desperate and are trying any way they can octoberlib Nov 2012 #9
Here is the best part!! barnabas63 Nov 2012 #10
quietly heaven05 Nov 2012 #12
Thank you, Gary Ackerman! Thanks for this, barnabas Cha Nov 2012 #16
Good for him! Lasher Nov 2012 #22
+1 nt ProudProgressiveNow Nov 2012 #33
Repub projection at its worst! magellan Nov 2012 #13
I heaven05 Nov 2012 #14
Go ahead TEANUTS, make our day! Keep channeling McCarthy. Ya won't get elected dog catcher in 2014. RBInMaine Nov 2012 #15
Every Repuke is now merely a conduit for Faux News Roland99 Nov 2012 #18
Yep. The Tea Party won their party. There are no Republicans, only Tea Thugs. patrice Nov 2012 #44
Yep, the tail is frogmarch Nov 2012 #54
What I've noticed 2naSalit Nov 2012 #74
The democrats can - and should - kick ass on this. Jim__ Nov 2012 #20
The RePIGliSCUMS are VILE DISGUSTING PIECES OF ROTTEN INFECTED MONKEY SPUNK !! RBInMaine Nov 2012 #21
Republicans are less appealing than the stuff that comes out of a cess-pool. Bill USA Nov 2012 #23
Setting up for impeachment. Doesn't matter how irrational, they're determined. riderinthestorm Nov 2012 #25
That is one way of overturning the results of an election Samantha Nov 2012 #47
They want to do to him what was done to Pres Clinton. They need to be stopped. nm rhett o rick Nov 2012 #51
That is exactly what I was thinking when I typed that post Samantha Nov 2012 #87
It might help if we keep the meme going that the Repukes are looking rhett o rick Nov 2012 #95
They can never get him removed from office with an impeachment Samantha Nov 2012 #109
They know they cant remove him but they can do what they did to Pres Clinton. rhett o rick Nov 2012 #112
Damn I'm Clueless... mimi85 Nov 2012 #52
they're determined. AlbertCat Nov 2012 #56
It's so obvious what they're doing. Baitball Blogger Nov 2012 #26
I'm glad we're still talking about Benghazi instead of real issues high density Nov 2012 #29
The GOP are desperate for an Obama scandal. And this is all applegrove Nov 2012 #30
They better find someone better than Brad Sherman ... GeorgeGist Nov 2012 #34
May it bite these asshats in the ball sack area Caretha Nov 2012 #37
Translation into English: DFW Nov 2012 #38
CORRECT Skittles Nov 2012 #106
Rohrabacher is still desperately running from his previous support of the Taliban. Archae Nov 2012 #39
This makes me sick blue_heron Nov 2012 #43
What?? I don't get this Canuckistanian Nov 2012 #45
Yeah, these conservatives have refused to humble themselves......... johnq45 Nov 2012 #46
I'm done with Republicans. liberalmuse Nov 2012 #49
Watch, they are going for impeachment. nm rhett o rick Nov 2012 #50
agreed...sickening and scary people dwp6577 Nov 2012 #60
you beat me to it! Yinzerliberal Nov 2012 #90
Nixon wasn't impeached, wasn't found guilty, and a President can do whatever they choose graham4anything Nov 2012 #55
Nixon wasn't impeached AlbertCat Nov 2012 #58
Because he didn't want a constitutional crisis. Clinton was impeached but not kicked out graham4anything Nov 2012 #61
Because he didn't want a constitutional crisis. AlbertCat Nov 2012 #76
Read Russ Baker's Bush family secrets. It shows why the breadcrumbs were only Woodwards graham4anything Nov 2012 #81
Read Russ Baker's Bush family secrets. It shows why the breadcrumbs were only Woodwards AlbertCat Nov 2012 #108
Impeaching Obama will ruin them - Americans will be disgusted adigal Nov 2012 #57
People who voted Obama into office have to Wake The Fuck Up. ancianita Nov 2012 #63
And where in all this does Darrell Issa get a pass for exposing Libyan operatives??? ffr Nov 2012 #68
Don't make specious jokes. This is a serious setup for impeachment. ancianita Nov 2012 #69
Deleted! ffr Nov 2012 #71
You're about as trifling as your joke. This shit's no laughing matter. ancianita Nov 2012 #80
Issa 2naSalit Nov 2012 #77
I like THIS GUY alcibiades_mystery Nov 2012 #70
I like this guy too! boguspotus Nov 2012 #75
Stop This Junk Science elbloggoZY27 Nov 2012 #72
The party that ignored the August 6th PDB and invaded Iraq on lies and violated Nuremberg and Geneva Overseas Nov 2012 #73
+1 Liberalynn Nov 2012 #83
maybe start a committee azureblue Nov 2012 #84
The Fox News/ Right wing Infotainment industry sets the agenda for today's Republican Party Douglas Carpenter Nov 2012 #78
Why Is This Committee Even Holding Hearings? DallasNE Nov 2012 #79
because Faux News needs hearings Skittles Nov 2012 #107
Am so tired of this phony GOP outrage while Rome burns. kiranon Nov 2012 #82
Okay, for all who are interested in strategizing 2naSalit Nov 2012 #88
Even though there isnt a chance in hell to get the Senate to approve, impeachment rhett o rick Nov 2012 #94
Can't a superPAC still run a skeletal phone bank operation... ancianita Nov 2012 #97
Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) is doing his '90s shtick. CBHagman Nov 2012 #91
Rohrabacher won yet another term Iwillnevergiveup Nov 2012 #104
Maybe secession isn't such a bad idea defacto7 Nov 2012 #93
Give them an island in the Pacific 2naSalit Nov 2012 #100
Richard Wolfe John2 Nov 2012 #96
I am really so thrilled that Democrats exposed the GOP frauds! Great work! Overseas Nov 2012 #102
Democrats did the giant magnanimous gesture many of us hated of Taking Impeachment Off the Table Overseas Nov 2012 #103
Brad Sherman is an idiot MisterScruffles Nov 2012 #105
Really? Its actually the CIA who needs a beating... and-justice-for-all Nov 2012 #114
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